Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts

Public, Charter 8-12

 475 School Street SW
       Washington, DC  20024


(202) 388-1011

District: Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts

SchoolDigger Rank:
15th of 34 District Of Columbia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $32,231 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  300

Racial breakdown:

African American:
97.7%
Hispanic:
1.7%
Two or more races:
0.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0% Help


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Compare Details Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts ranks better than 55.9% of high schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (97.7%), Hispanic (1.7%), two or more races (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts is $32,231.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts:

SchoolDigger ranks Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts 15th of 34 District Of Columbia public high schools. (See Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts 20th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts

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Rank History for all students at Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 51.47 15th 35 57.1%
2015 39.90 15th 29 48.3%
2016 43.44 10th 31 67.7%
2017 46.41 13th 34 61.8%
2018 38.57 12th 34 64.7%
2019 39.01 15th 34 55.9%
2022 33.10 14th 30 53.3%
2023 32.94 15th 34 55.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.77 8th 25 68.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.15 13th 30 56.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.81 15th 32 53.1%
2019 35.43 17th 31 45.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.79 6th 33 81.8%
2019 50.29 11th 31 64.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.88 16th 33 51.5%
2019 41.06 15th 32 53.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.58 15th 34 55.9%
2019 42.11 17th 33 48.5%
2022 31.63 12th 18 33.3%
2023 34.86 14th 27 48.1%
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Data source: test scores: OSSE DC Office of the State Superindendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 0 122 0 2 0 0 0 0 124
2013 0 200 0 1 0 1 0 0 202
2014 0 319 0 2 1 0 0 0 322
2015 0 302 0 0 0 3 0 0 305
2016 0 281 0 3 0 0 0 0 284
2017 0 296 0 4 0 0 0 0 300
2018 1 276 0 5 0 0 0 0 282
2019 2 293 0 4 0 0 0 0 299
2020 2 296 0 4 0 0 1 0 303
2021 1 292 0 4 0 0 1 1 299
2022 1 289 0 3 0 0 2 1 296
2023 0 293 0 5 0 0 1 1 300

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 124 8.0 15.5 89.5
2013 202 15.5 13.0 93.6
2014 322 25.6 12.5 99.1
2015 305 32.0 9.5 100
2016 284 29.0 9.7 0
2017 300 36.0 8.3 n/a
2018 282 23.0 12.2 n/a
2019 299 25.0 11.9 n/a
2020 303 26.0 11.6 n/a
2021 299 22.0 13.5 n/a
2022 296 22.5 13.1 n/a
2023 300 23.0 13.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 124 8.0 15.5 89.5
2013 202 15.5 13.0 93.6
2014 322 25.6 12.5 99.1
2015 305 32.0 9.5 100
2016 284 29.0 9.7 0
2017 300 36.0 8.3 n/a
2018 282 23.0 12.2 n/a
2019 299 25.0 11.9 n/a
2020 303 26.0 11.6 n/a
2021 299 22.0 13.5 n/a
2022 296 22.5 13.1 n/a
2023 300 23.0 13.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $3,692 (15.0%) $20,884 (85.0%) $24,576
2021 $2,660 (10.4%) $22,907 (89.6%) $25,567
2022 $7,036 (21.8%) $25,195 (78.2%) $32,231

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 15th of 34 High schoolsRanks 15th of 34 High schools

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts)23.818.8
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts)23.818.8
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)39.638.7
 0.9%
End of Course English II (Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts)2330.2
 7.2%
   End of Course English II (Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts)2330.2
 7.2%
   End of Course English II (District Of Columbia)33.733.8
 0.1%
End of Course Geometry (Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts)6.32
 4.3%
   End of Course Geometry (Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts)6.32
 4.3%
   End of Course Geometry (District Of Columbia)17.212.8
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students299300
 0.3%
African American293293
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic45
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White20
 100%
Two or More Races01


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In the 2022-23 school year, 300 students attended Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts.

Students at Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts are 98% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts ranks 15th of 34 District Of Columbia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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